The Division Makes Its Way to the Tabletop as a Brutally Tactical TTRPG
The intense world of Tom Clancy’s The Division will be translated into a dice-based role-playing experience. A partnership has been formed to create a TTRPG set within the series' apocalyptic setting. This initiative has been announced, with a funding drive scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.
"This project will bring the series' unique suspense, tactical intensity, and iconic world-building to the tabletop, providing fans a new way to experience The Division through immersive storytelling and mission-based gameplay," reads an announcement.
Initial offerings will include a starter set, core rulebooks, a GM screen, figurines, and various deluxe editions.
Exploring The Division's Dystopian World
In this setting, a deadly virus called Green Poison was released in New York City, plunging the United States into turmoil. As the pandemic escalates, society crumbles and violent factions rise, turning the city into a warzone. To restore law and order, the authorities {activate|deploy] The Division, a secret cell of undercover operatives. This is where the players come in.
Development on the RPG has been underway for approximately three years, and it is reportedly finished. The forthcoming crowdfunding effort will function as a pre-launch sales platform to reach a broader market, particularly in the United States. Production is slated to begin immediately following the fundraiser, with shipping projected for later in 2026.
An Innovative Gameplay Mechanic: The GRIS System
An early look at the game's rules reveals it employs 10-sided dice predominantly through its proprietary GRIS system, promoting a fast-paced and tactical style. Players use skills or traits to roll small dice pools, usually from one to five d10s.
- Instead of adding results together, players select a single “resolution die” from the group.
- This die is then measured against a target difficulty.
- Achieving a perfect 10 grants special effects, such as extra damage or boosted support.
Engagements Focus On Positioning and Situational Insight
Battles stress placement and environmental awareness, mirroring the source material. Elements like taking cover, height advantage, or visibility directly influence success chances. This mechanic is designed to favor teamwork and clever tactics over simple statistics.
A Novel Health Mechanic
The way health is managed introduces a compelling thematic twist. Agents have a injury limit; sustaining too much damage weakens their capabilities by lowering the number of d10s.
- At zero health, an operative collapses, but they’re not knocked out.
- They may still move and perform restricted acts, emulating the "downed" state common to many shooter games.
- Any player knocked down must roll on a trauma table, risking persistent effects like shock or mobility-impairing wounds.
An Introductory Scenario
A publicly available Quickstart Guide is promised in the near future. It includes a pre-made starting adventure titled Ashes of Murray Hill. In this scenario, the group spearhead the hunt for a missing medical team and work to stop an assault by the notorious Rikers gang, who have seized control of that NYC neighborhood. More specifics and the full range of offerings are expected to be detailed near the Kickstarter start date.
